Burning Smell

Burning Smell If you get a whiff of burning transmission fluid, such as a burning smell, be advised it is not the sweet smell of success. That’s because it may indicate your transmission is overheating or leaking. Transmission fluid keeps the transmission’s many moving parts properly lubricated. Also, it prevents the unit from burning itself […]

Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission An automatic transmission, also called auto, self-shifting transmission, n-speed automatic (where n is its number of forwarding gear ratios), or AT. Besides, it is a type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves. It also frees the driver from having to shift gears manually. Because like other transmission systems on vehicles, it allows an internal combustion engine, best suited to run at […]

Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox, stick shift, n-speed manual (where n is its number of forward gear ratios), standard, MT, or in colloquial U.S. English, a stick (for vehicles with hand-lever shifters), is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications. It uses a driver-operated clutch engaged and disengaged by a foot pedal (automobile) or hand lever (motorcycle), for regulating torque transfer from the engine to the transmission; and a gear […]